US Bridges

SR 2016 over Over Babbs Creek

Fair

Tioga County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI NW of Arnot · Structure no. 000000000033017

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2016 over Over Babbs Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2016 over Over Babbs Creek in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2016
CrossesOver Babbs Creek
Location5 MI NW of Arnot
RouteState Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.70361, -77.21479
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2023)
Projected traffic804 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2016 over Over Babbs Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2016 over Over Babbs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2016 over Over Babbs Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 2016 over Over Babbs Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2016 over Over Babbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.